Chasing big copper in Canada’s north
These are early days at Storm. But if Aston Bay can prove up a high-grade copper deposit there, the impact on Nunavut’s economy could be considerable.
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Caterpillar to present more than machines at MINExpo 2016
Caterpillar will support MINExpo 2016 with an exhibit showcasing machines, technology, expertise and practical knowledge that miners can apply to help address their cost, productivity and efficiency challenges in today’s mining environment.
Basslink failure has cost Tasmanian economy $560 million to date
And while the Singaporean-based owners of the Basslink infrastructure have now targeted a revised restart for the end of this month, the new EnergyQuest report released today says the Basslink related economic losses to date are at best conservative.
Who’s heard of Scandium?
Scandium promises to be a future wonder metal. And Australia is likely to become its major source of supply.
Low coal prices force Glencore to shut Australia’s Tahmoor mine
About 350 people will lose their jobs when the mine closes in early 2019.
Joy Global surprises with quarterly profit, shares jump
The results, which surpassed Wall Street expectations, come on the back of a modest increase in service sales and aggressive cost cuts.
Sirius Minerals lines up contractors for huge potash mine, may lower cost estimates
Sirius' mine, located beneath a U.K. national park, is set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite – a form of potash.
GRAPHIC: Uranium juniors defy bear market pricing
Uranium's down more than 20% in 2016, dragging down producers. Uranium exploration stocks have moved in the opposite direction – something's gotta give.
INFOGRAPHIC: Why does solar power make sense for mines in Latin America
Mining is a key contributor to the economies of Chile and Mexico and without sizeable amounts of power they would not be able to run.
